Illinois Connection

Allegrezza lived in Chicago, Illinois.

Biographical and Professional Information

William Allegrezza grew up in Mississippi. He has lived in Texas, Louisiana, Chicago and now lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He teaches at Indiana University Northwest. He has a B.A. in English from the University of Dallas and a M.A. in English and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Louisiana State University. Currenlty, Willian edits the e-zine ''Moria''and is the editor-in-chief of ''Cracked Slab Books''. He also curates a reading series, ''series A'', at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago.Allegrezza's interests include: contemporary poetry as well as American, Italian, and Greek literature. He also enjoys hiking, sailing, poetry, teaching, and music.

Published Works

The Vicious Bunny Translations, Lulu, 2005

Covering Over, Moria Books, 2005

Ladders in July, BlazeVox, 2005

In the Weaver's Valley, Blue Lion Books, 2006

The City Visible: Chicago Poetry for the New Century, Cracked Slab Books, 2007